Deutsches Tabak- und Zigarrenmuseum

The German Tobacco and Cigar Museum is housed in a historic farmhouse and displays machinery, advertisements, packaging, and products that trace the story of local production. The collection reveals the tools and techniques that shaped the region's manufacturing heritage.

The museum was established in 1937 after the region became a major tobacco production center around 1900. This period marked a time when factories flourished and shaped the economic character of the area.

The exhibitions reveal how tobacco and cigars shaped the identity of this region and the daily lives of workers who built their livelihoods here. You can see how deeply this industry influenced the community and its development.

The museum is open from Tuesday through Friday in the afternoon and on weekends starting in the morning, making it accessible at various times. The entire building is wheelchair accessible, allowing all visitors to move freely through the exhibits.

The museum displays an enormous cigar replica measuring roughly 1.60 meters in length that could theoretically burn for 600 hours if ignited. This remarkable exhibit has become a notable attraction for visitors curious about the extremes of cigar craftsmanship.

Location: Bünde

Official opening: May 9, 1937

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Friday 14:00-18:00, Saturday-Sunday 11:00-18:00

Website: http://museum.buende.de

GPS coordinates: 52.19560,8.58181

Latest update: December 12, 2025 16:40